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Wizyconf is the first professional easy-to-use web conference and Wizywebinar is the browser-based webinar platform for sales. Check its latest features, improvements and fixes in the Changelog.

Wizyconf Station App Version: 2.0.21

Wizywebinar Version: 579

Documentation:

WMS Stable and Beta Changelogs: https://www.wildix.com/new-releases-and-updates/

Link for sharing: https://wildix.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KwTOAQ


Note

Wizyconf is distinguished by updates from 3 different branches:

  1. Wizyconf app via Chromium OS (automatic upgrade). The system checks for updates once an hour. If there is a new version, it is downloaded and installed upon the next start. To upgrade:
    1. Power the device off/on by pressing Power button on Wizyconf Core or put it into a standby mode by pressing Power On/ Off button on Remote Control
    2. To check the App version, press Home button on a keyboard -> go to Wizyconf Settings menu (Google chrome icon)-> click on Main menu (three lines) -> select About Chromium OS (a mouse and a keyboard are required)
  2. WMS interface (manual upgrade). To upgrade:
    1. Upgrade WMS to the latest version from rel60/ rel60beta repositories
  3. Conference server: no need to upgrade, the changes are available right away

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Warning

Important: for access to video conferencing service

Conference Date: 23.04.2024

Improvement

[WMS-19691] - wizy: added Noise suppression icon at the top of the conference next to Performance settings, to ensure efficient use of the feature and clear audio during the conferences

How-to:

  1. Click on the Noise suppression icon at the top
  2. Select Noise suppression level
  3. Click Enable noise suppression
  4. Click OK to save the settings

Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference - User Guide

Wizyconf App Version 2.0.21 Date: 16.04.2024

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Conference Date: 09.04.2024

Improvement

[WMS-19358] - wizy: introduced half-webinar mode to boost performance in case of conferences with a large number of participants 

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Note: The fix is available starting from WMS v. 6.04.20240104.1.

Conference Date: 11.12.2023

Improvement

[WMS-18613] - wizy: added one more noise suppression option and included Noise suppression tab in More actions -> Settings, where user can switch between Noise suppression types (default or the new version of noise suppression) and enable/ disable the feature

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  • Added a new feature, Anonymisation, that allows to anonymise roles in sessions. When enabled, the feature conceals usernames (of Speakers or Audience, depending on the anonymised role selected in settings) and applies blurring to video streams, as well as modifies audio streams to hide the speaker's identity while keeping their message comprehensible.
    How-to:
    1. When scheduling a webinar, go to Advanced Options 
    2. Proceed to the Access tab
    3. Tick off the option Anonymisation and choose which role should be anonymised: Audience or Speakers (or both).

  • Improved the logic so that a user is notified about a weak connection with the relevant 'weak connection' toast notification in case the system detects a significant packet loss.

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Conference Web / iOS 1.0.34 / Android 1.0.18 Date: 04.12.2023

Improvement

[WMS-18484] - wizy: improved the logic so that performance settings are saved for further conferences

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[WMS-18513] - wizy: fixed an issue in which there was no audio right after connecting a new audio device (e.g. Bluetooth headset) during the conference

Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference - User Guide

Conference Date: 08.11.2023

Improvement

[WMS-18281] - wizy: improved the logic so that video is automatically disabled during Wizyconf videoconference in case of bad connection or high CPU usage

Documentation: Wizyconf Videoconference - User Guide

Wizywebinar Version 572 Date: 19.10.2023

Improvement

  • Enhanced the join screen with the Test audio feature that allows participants to test their microphone and speaker devices before joining the session.

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Conference Date: 28.09.2023

Improvement

Improved the logic of storing Camera, Mic, and Noise suppression preferences in Wizyconf videconference:

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Conference Date: 28.08.2023

Improvement

[WMS-17848] - wizy: improved the Remote control feature: added Remote control to More actions (three dots) menu. When you click on it, a separate dialog pops up with the list of participants and the search field where you can easily find the user you want to request remote control from. 

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Conference Date: 10.07.2023

Improvement

[WMS-17031] - wizy: made some UI/UX improvements which include: 

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Conference Date: 06.06.2023

Improvement

[WMS-16887] - wizy: added the Accept/ Reject Calendar buttons to Wizyconf Conference invitation email

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Conference Date: 26.05.2023

Improvement

[WMS-16835] - wms: added API endpoints for managing Wizyconf videoconference

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Note: The support starts from WMS Beta 6.03.20230525.1. 

API documentation can be accessed via PBX and by the link: https://www.wildix.com/wp-content/wms-api/

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Wizyconf App for iOS 1.0.23 / Android 1.0.8 Date: 03.04.2023

Fix

[WMS-16745] - wizy: fixed an issue with connection quality dropping for all participants if one of them joined a conference via Wizyconf App

Conference Date: 07.03.2023

Improvement

[WMS-16467] - wizy: improved the process of storing recoding files, so that in case a conference room was automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity, the recording files could be still available upon request, till 6-month time is reached. 

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Wizyconf App for iOS v.1.0.18, for Android v.1.0.4 Date: 13.12.2022

Improvement

[WMS-15765] - wizy: added possibility to share video on mobile (both iOS and Android)

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Wizywebinar Version 5.46.2 Date: 20.09.2022

Improvement

  • Added possibility for Speakers to edit names of Audience users during the webinar

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Wizyconf App for iOS Version 1.0.15, for Android Version 1.0.1 Date: 16.09.2022

Improvement

[WMS-14572] - mobile: added support of screen sharing (available for all) and some other features, available to PBX users only:

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Conference Date: 14.09.2022

Improvement

[WMS-14236] - wizy: added Tutorials and updates functionality which guides through Wizyconf features and informs when there is new functionality available 

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  • IntroducedShared Polls functionalityso that Speakers can share surveys and questionnaires that other Speakers can reuse.

  • Added some new functionality on Wizywebinar tab in Collaboration -> Recordings -> Edit recording section:

    • possibility to password-protect a recording

    • possibility to share recording link and downloadable link
      Note: Downloadable link is not password protected

  • Made it possible to download a file with recording statistics which shows how often and extensively the recordings were played.

  • Added an option to protect sessions with end-to-end encryption (E2EE), which ensures that both audio and video streams, including screen share, are not being read or secretly modified by anyone other than the actual senders and their recipients.
    Notes: 
    • The feature is available upon request only. The request should be sent to denis.popov@wildix.com.
    • E2EE is not compatible with Recordings, Live Streaming. E2EE is also not compatible with mobile - mobile users won't be able to join encrypted sessions.
  • Added possibility to input ampersands (&) in First Name and Last Name fields when inviting participants to a meeting. 

  • Renamed Bookmarks into Download Bookmarks button in Recordings -> Edit recording section for more clarity.

  • Updated German translations.

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Conference Date: 04.07.2022

Improvement

[WMS-14178] - wizy: added talk ratio and hints functionality, especially useful for sales people to keep balance between talking and listening during sales communications

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Conference Date: 24.06.2022

Improvement

[WMS-12952] - wizy: improved the logic so that when PBX user calls the Wizyconf conference, they are not requested to say their name

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Wizyconf iOS App Version 1.0.10 Date: 02.06.2022

Improvement

[XBS-1690] - wizy: updated Wizyconf iOS App icon in App Store

Conference Date 25.05.2022

Improvement

[WMS-14100] - wizy: added 404 page with “The recording is unavailable” message, which opens if user clicks on the link to deleted recording

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  • Improved “File Preview” in Content Library: when a Speaker clicks on the “Show” button, the presentation opens on the same slide as the preview.
  • Extended functionality of the “Raise Hand” icon: non-broadcasters can use it to request broadcast permissions as before, but now Speakers and users with broadcast permissions can use it to request a turn to speak unobtrusively.
  • Updated the "End Session" dialog box with more concise messaging.
  • Added bookmark functionality to recordings, allowing to indicate points of interest while the recording is running during a session.
    • Note: The feature is available upon request only. The request should be sent to denis.popov@wildix.com.
    • How-to: Click on the Create Bookmark button at the top -> enter bookmark name -> click Create.
    • Bookmarks can be downloaded on the Wizywebinar tab in Collaboration -> Recordings -> Edit recording -> Bookmarks.

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Conference Date: 29.04.2022 

Improvement

[WMS-13819] - wizy: applied the following Wizyconf improvements:

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Wizyconf App Version 2.0.11 Date: 18.04.2022

Improvement

[WMS-13770] - wizyhw: made an automatic confirmation for a dialog window proposing to read Zoom changed policy

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Conference Date: 21.03.2022

Improvement

[WMS-12970] - wizy: updated Wizyconf design and some functionality which includes:

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Documentation: Wizyconf Station integration with Wizywebinar and third party conference providers

Improvement

[WMS-13251] - wizyhw: improved behaviour of the pop-up, which asks if user wants to unmute when noise is detected in mute mode; now the pop-up automatically disappears after 5 seconds and appears again only after mute/unmute or change of the microphone

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Conference Date: 13.12.2021

Improvement

[WMS-12113] - wizy: improved the logic of displaying participants on Wizyconf Station screens

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Wizyconf App Version 2.0.6 Date: 08.12.2021

Improvement

[WMS-12933] - wizyhw: new PTZ Camera firmware v. 3.1.71_56 with improved voice tracking feature:

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Wizyconf App Version 2.0.5 Date: 03.12.2021

Improvement

[WMS-12673] - wizyhw: Wizyconf Station App improvements:

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Conference Date: 29.10.2021

Improvement

[WMS-12580] - wizy: allowed all users within a PBX to control conference recordings and live streaming

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Conference Date: 18.10.2021

Improvement

[WMS-11968] - wizy: added possibility to create Polls and manage some specific system sounds

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Wizywebinar, Wizyconf Hardware Date: 25.08.2021

Improvement

[WMS-11954] - wizyhw: improved voice tracking for Wizyconf PTZ camera

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Wizywebinar Date: 06.08.2021

Improvement

[WMS-11777] - wizyweb: Wizywebinar improvements:

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Wizyconf Hardware Date: 25.06.2021

Improvement

New 4K Camera firmware v. 8.4.144

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Wizywebinar Date: 04.06.2021

Improvement

[WMS-10914] - wizyweb: disabled default captioning and password for one-click webinars

Wizyconf iOS App v 1.0.5 Date: 31.05.2021

Improvement

[WMS-11160] - wizy: added support for the improved Wizyconf infrastructure

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Updated documentation: Wizyconf Station integration with Wizywebinar and third party conference providers.

Improvement

[WMS-111135] - wizy: improved notification messages for iOS mobile users when trying to join a conference via Chrome and Safari browsers

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Conference, Wizyconf App Version 1.2.20 Date: 15.04.2021

Improvement

[WMS-11032] - wizy: Feedback button is now hidden for conference recordings

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It is shown during video conferences (both web and mobile), screen sharing and recordings.

Improvement

[WMS-10840] - wizy: decreased the response time of conference list obtaining 

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Wizywebinar Date: 29.03.2021

Improvement

[WMS-10842] - wizyweb: added possibility to change timezone settings for webinar sessions

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Conference Date: 07.12.2020

Improvement

[WMS-10171] - wizy: conference dial-in numbers are now placed in alphabetical order

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Wizyconf App Version 1.2.14 and Conference Date: 06.11.2020

Improvement

[WMS-10014] - wizy: general performance and stability improvements

Fixes

[WMS-9804] - wizyhw: fixed an issue with Wizyconf Core freezing after waking from sleep mode

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Wizyconf App Version 1.2.7 and WMS version 5.02.20201023.2 Date: 28.10.2020

Improvements

[WMS-8741] - wizyhw: Wizyconf Station user statutes are now visible in Collaboration (note: you also need to upgrade WMS til v. 5.02.20201023.2)

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  •  lauch Wizyconf Station
  • click Join button and enter the seven-digit Conference ID number (you can find it in the invitation or inside the conference itself, check Wizyconf Conference Guide https://confluence.wildix.com/x/j4CEB)

Conference Date: 28.09.2020

Improvement

[WMS-9744] - wizy: Wizyconf Conference service optimization

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  • performance and stability improvements
  • fixed an issue with user name being displayed incorrectly if accessing a conference in audio-only mode
  • fixed an issue with occasional screen sharing freezing

 Link to download the App from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/wizyconf/id1510379804.

Conference Date: 08.09.2020

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Improvement

[WMS-9460] - wizy: improved sorting of video conferences on Wizyconf Station

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[WMS-9429] - wizy: fixed an issue in which PTZ Camera upgrade failed if a folder with the upgrade tool contained other files

New Camera upgrade tool v. 1.0.4 and PTZ camera firmware v. 3.1.71.

Updated documentation: How to upgrade Wizyconf PTZ and 4K Cameras

Wizyconf Hardware Date: 09.07.2020

Improvement 

[WMS-8640] - wizyhw: added possibility to upgrade Wizyconf 4K Camera firmware

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Conference Date: 01.07.2020

Improvement

[WMS-9141] - wizy: activated Colombia, Peru and new Germany DID numbers

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How-to:

  • To switch between modes, use Camera control key on Wizyconf Remote:
    • Control mode: off - disables camera rotation
    • Control mode: on - enables manual control of camera rotation (use Navigation keys to rotate)
    • Control mode: auto - enables audio-tracking: camera doesn't rotate when audio is played inside a conference

Improvement

[WMS-8336] - wizy: added the option to adjust the microphone gain level on Wizyconf Station 

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Conference Date: 10.06.2020

Improvement

[WMS-9137] - wizy: activated new US and Canada toll-free DID numbers

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[WMS-8461] - wizy: enabled point-to-point audio and video for conferences with two participants

Improvement

[WMS-8945] - wizy: added back Firefox support for conference access

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Conference Date: 05.05.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8658] - wizy: shortened the link with dial-in numbers located in "Find a local number" field of Calendar event

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Conference Date: 28.04.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8721] - wizy: added back support of simultaneous video streaming and screen sharing

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Note: available starting from Native App v. 2.1.7

How-to:

  • After screen sharing is activated, select the content you want to share: the entire screen or application window and click Share button
  • To terminate the screen sharing session, click Screen sharing button in the conference control bar

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[WMS-8618] - col: fixed an issue with wrong number of participants being displayed for video conferences in Collaboration

WMS Version 4.03.44914.09 Date: 09.04.2020

Fix

[WMS-8655] - col: fixed an issue with incorrect time being displayed for scheduled recurring conferences in Collaboration after the switch to Daylight Saving Time

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Conference Date: 03.04.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8335] – wizy: reduced load on browser resources during video conference usage

Conference Date: 30.03.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8088] - wizy: replaced native screen sharing with WebRTC screen sharing inside a video conference

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  • no need to install screen sharing extension
  • supported browsers: Chrome v. 72+; Firefox v. 66+
  • macOS: make sure that your browser has access for screen recording in Security & Privacy Settings (detailed information in the Guide)

How-to:

  • After screen sharing is activated, select the content you want to share: the entire screen, a separate application window or your browser's tab and click Share button
  • To terminate the screen sharing session, click Stop sharing button

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WMS Version 4.03.45093.10 Date: 13.03.2020

Improvement

[WMS-7243] - sys: alternative codes and prefix set instead of Feature code "Conference" 98 are now displayed in email / chat invitations

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Wizyconf App Version 1.1.2 Date: 02.03.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8229] – wizy: added possibility to re-provision Wizyconf to a different PBX

How-to:

  1. Delete Wizyconf from PBX in WMS -> Devices 
  2. Remove the device from WMP -> select a specific customer -> Devices and add it back to a new customer 
  3. Turn off/ on Wizyconf via Power key 
  4. Wizyconf is re-provisioned to another PBX

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[WMS-8293] – wizy: fixed an issue in which Wizyconf was powered off instead of entering in sleep mode

WMS Version 4.03.45065.08 and Wizyconf App Date: 24.02.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8281] – wizy: disabled key filtering for Wizyconf-Remote rev. 2.0

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Conference Date: 14.02.2020

Improvement

[WMS-8020] – wizy: camera is now disabled by default if joining a conference in audio only mode

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[WMS-7720] – wizy: added possibility to control camera actions via a single menu on Wizyconf-Remote rev. 2.0

Improvement

[WMS-7963] – wizy: improved connection status indication

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[WMS-7786] - wizy: fixed an issue with failure of turning on camera after waking from sleep mode inside an active conference

WMS Version 4.03.44695.47 Date: 02.12.2019

Improvement

[WMS-7399] - col: added possibility to select several dial-in video conference numbers and save them as preferred

WMS Version 4.03.44644.47 Date: 25.11.2019 

New Feature

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Updated documentation: /wiki/spaces/DOC/pages/30280852.

Improvement

[WMS-6963] - wizy: added possibility to enter email addresses of  multiple external participants when inviting them to a video conference

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Wizyconf App Version 1.0.6 and Conference Date: 14.11.2019

Improvement

[WMS-7464] - wizyhw: 1080p resolution is used by default for Wizyconf video conferences if it was not selected previously

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[WMS-7086] - conf: added support for screen sharing via WebRTC from Collaboration to Wizyconf

How-to:

  • Go to Collaboration top menu -> Video Conference window
  • Select a conference and click Screen icon to start screen sharing
  • Select the content and click Share button
  • Click x End icon or Stop Sharing button to terminate the streaming session

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Conference Date: 22.10.2019

Improvement

[WMS-7185] - wizy: PTZ camera status icon is now displayed on local video preview when camera control is activated

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